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The cartilage of the knee is complex and it is made up of an elastic compressive structure. The normal articular cartilage is called hyaline cartilage. Hyaline cartilage provides a smooth, gliding surface that helps in the motion of the joint (Figure 1).
There is about 2 cc's of synovial fluid inside the knee which helps in the motion and lubrication of the joint (Figure 2).read more

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